IT and Security Manager

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Oversee IT operations, cyber and defence security, compliance with DISP and Australian Government standards, and ICT service providers .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • AustraliaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing IT operations and cyber security compliance, particularly with DISP and Australian Government standards. Proven ability to oversee personnel security activities and maintain security clearances while ensuring adherence to the Defence Security Principles Framework.

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IT Operations ManagementCyber Security ComplianceDISP Certification MaintenanceDefence Security Principles Framework KnowledgePersonnel Security Clearance Management

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Hard Skills

Information Security ManagementSecurity Policy DevelopmentIncident ReportingSecurity Training ImplementationBudget Management

Soft Skills

Clear Communication SkillsAbility to Work in Dynamic Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

NV1 Security ClearanceDISP Certification

Industry Keywords

Australian Department of DefenceAGSVA PolicyProtective Security Policy FrameworkDefence Security Principles FrameworkInformation Security Manual

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee IT operations, cyber and defence security, compliance with DISP and Australian Government standards, and ICT service providers
Serve as the primary liaison with the Australian Department of Defence, auditors, service partners, and HII’s US functional leaders
Maintain DISP certification and support related security accreditations
Implement company policies aligned with HII’s global framework
Lead AGSVA personnel security activities
Manage company IT services infrastructure through the IT Managed Services Provider in accordance with the SLA
Act as the Australian escalation point for IT service problem rectification
Report to HII US IT functional leads on quality-of-service provision and problem escalation
Manage allocated-services budgets
Maintain accurate records of IT equipment
Coordinate equipment issuance and withdrawal for HII Australia employees
Hold the company’s Chief Security Officer role
Develop and apply security policies and plans
Review the entity’s DISP membership application and complete the DISP Member Portal declaration
Meet DSPF obligations for the entity’s DISP membership level
Report changes in entity circumstances that may affect DISP membership to Defence
Fulfil DISP reporting obligations and submit the Annual Security Report
Ensure security training is available for all entity staff
Manage Security Officers occupying these responsibilities as supernumerary roles
Sponsor, manage, and withdraw Personal Security Clearances
Support clearance holders with change-of-circumstances notifications, incident and contact reports, and overseas travel briefings
Ensure staff complete security training, including insider-threat identification, reporting, and management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be an Australian Citizen
Must have a current Defence security clearance of NV1
Contract preference is for at least 10 years relevant experience
Demonstrated ability and relevant experience managing cleared personnel/facilities and information and cyber security up to and including SECRET level
Ability to actively monitor and manage the ongoing suitability of sponsored security-cleared personnel in accordance with AGSVA policy
Fulfil the DISP CSO & SO Responsibilities role
Knowledge and understanding of applying the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
Knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM) is desirable
Clear verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work within a highly dynamic growth environment
4 years relevant progressive experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with a Master's degree in a related field; or high school diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience
Preferred: NV2 Security Clearance or willingness and ability to obtain and maintain it
Preferred: experience managing cleared personnel/facilities and information and cyber security up to and including TOP SECRET level
Preferred: prior demonstrable experience as a CSO in a subsidiary of a major US or Foreign Prime contractor
Physical requirements conducive to a normal office environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth
Reasonable accommodations during the employment process